In this review we’re checking out the revamped Altra Mont Blanc. For those that had a chance to run in the original offering with traditional laces (including yours truly), this latest version is definitely full of big changes. First, the unmistakable dual-dial BOA Fit System is the immediate eye catcher. For those not familiar with BOA, the fit system is not new, and has in fact been around for more than 20 years. More and…
Today we’re looking at the Altra Torin 6 road shoe, which is billed as Altra’s everyday runner. The test shoes are men’s 9.5 (US) in Mineral Blue. For the record, I run in Altra shoes almost exclusively and have been using the Torin 5 as my road shoe for about the last 9 months. See all our reviews of Altra here! The Torin 6 is a mid-weight (9.9 ounce as tested), zero drop, medium stack…
I don’t generally wear zero-drop shoes to run. I tried a pair about 6 years ago form a random, now-defunct, shoe company. I think the shoes were actually made well, but running in them really gave me bad foot and achilles pain. Ever since then I have sort of steered clear. Luckily, we do have a few zero-drop runners on our team who love the premier zero-drop shoe company – Altra. They rave about their…
Altra continues its dominance in the trail shoe market with its latest update to the Superior model. Version 4.0 is a major jump from 3.5, with many notable changes. The first big thing is the weight. Altra dropped 2 ounces with this latest edition, making it the lightest trail shoe in their lineup. They also made a major change to the midsole, moving away from Abound to something called Quantic, which is the name for…
Over here in the Central Oregon trail shoe test lab, I received a pair of Altra Lone Peak 4’s to eat up the high desert dirt and rocks. Having had the distinct pleasure of racing in a pair of Altra King MT 1.5’s for the last few months, I was excited to try something else from the Altra trail shoe arsenal. Therefore, without further adieu, let’s break it down. Whenever I do shoe reviews, I…
It’s always an exciting time when I get to try out a pair of shoes by Altra. I’ve been wearing shoes by Altra consistently for the last 5 years. In fact, I currently have three different pairs in my running shoe rotation. The only time that I don’t wear shoes by Altra, is in the gym when I’m cross-training. This Utah based company is dedicated to making shoes with their trademark Zero Drop™ technology that…
A year ago, I had the great fortune of testing the Altra King MT trail shoes. At the time, I concluded that the King MT’s were the best trail shoe I had ever worn (check out my review). It appears that Altra responded by making a better pair with the introduction of the King MT 1.5! However, before I give too much away in the first 3 sentences, let’s take a look at this 2nd…
We received a press release a few weeks ago that outlined that wearers of the footwear brand Altra are more likely than others to continue to purchase this brand. I have been frantically looking to find the original source, but the sentiment does make sense regardless. I think that many runners are pretty loyal to their companies if the experience is good, but Altra has unique features that focus on providing a natural toe box…
The beautiful days of summer hiking are behind us, but ahead: beautiful fall and winter hikes! In the Pacific Northwest, that means you’re going to get wet and muddy. If you’re shopping for a new pair of hiking boots, I’d recommend giving the Altra Lone Peaks a try. If you’re a reader of this blog, you know we love Altras and if you’re already a wearer of Altras, you know they’re great. For road or…
Altra has a special place in my heart. Several years back when I decided to get serious about my running, I went through literally 7 different pairs of shoes within 9 months. After my first half-marathon with less-than appropriate training, I lost two toenails and gained 5 blisters. Somewhere on my Facebook page, there is a scary picture of a women’s running shoe filled with blood (well, unless it was deemed too graphic and Zuckerberg…
